Zohran Mamdani is a 33-year old democratic socialist who stunned the political establishment on Tuesday by winning the Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York City. He will now lead America’s largest city, with a plan that could change the travel industry’s environment.
Why it’s important: Mamdani won despite the fact that Trump’s immigration policies are causing the tourism sector to suffer. According to NYC + Company, international visitors will drop by 800,000.
Mamdani’s progressive agenda for economic development could also increase pressure on small hoteliers and hinder efforts by Airbnb, other online platforms and der
